Neil Armstrong Academy

5194 West Highbury Parkway
WEST VALLEY, UT 84120

schools.graniteschools.org/armstrong/

688 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Neil Armstrong Academy, located in West Valley, Utah, is a distinct elementary school within the Granite School District that emphasizes a rigorous focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Named after the legendary astronaut, the school carries a mission centered on exploration, innovation, and academic excellence. Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, utilizing modern educational tools and inquiry-based learning to prepare students for a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Beyond its academic focus, the academy is recognized for its commitment to creating an engaging, mission-driven school culture. The facility itself is designed to support its STEM-heavy curriculum, often integrating collaborative spaces and specialized resources that encourage hands-on learning. By blending traditional core subjects with integrated technology, Neil Armstrong Academy aims to inspire a sense of curiosity in its students, mirroring the spirit of discovery associated with its namesake.

688

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Neil Armstrong Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	188
Black	17
Asian	38
Two or More	38
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	67

White
336 (48.8%)
Hispanic
188 (27.3%)
Pacific Islander
67 (9.7%)
Asian
38 (5.5%)
Two or More
38 (5.5%)
Black
17 (2.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-5284
Website:	http://schools.graniteschools.org/armstrong/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Neil Armstrong Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	92
Grade 6	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Neil Armstrong Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	338	49.1%
Male	350	50.9%

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